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P363 UCA

1997 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 UCA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,210 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 88,326 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,842 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 84,842 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 73,252 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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P363 UCA is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P363 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P363 UCA registered?

P363 UCA is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P363 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 UCA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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